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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
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Line the pan with parchment or waxed paper.
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Whisk together the applesauce, buttermilk, molasses, and sugar in a medium bowl.
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Add the eggs and whisk until smooth.
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Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and allspice together in a large bowl.
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Add the molasses mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until combined.
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Bring the water and butter to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Add the hot liquid to the batter, and whisk until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake the cake in the center of the oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
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Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
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Cut into 12 squares and serve with the yogurt sauce.
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Line a strainer with cheesecloth or a coffee filter and set over a small bowl.
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Stir the yogurt, and put it in the strainer.
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Set aside at room temperature to drain and thicken, about 30 minutes.
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Discard the excess liquid.
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In a small bowl, combine the thickened yogurt with the sugar.
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Serve.
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Total calories: 26 Total fat: 0.2 grams Saturated fat: 0 grams Carbohydrates: 5.18 grams
